Seraiah: Seraiah probably had also the name of Azariah. 1Ch 6:7-14, 1Ch 9:11, Azariah, Ezr 7:1-5
the ruler: He had the command over all secular matters; as the high priest had over all those which were spiritual. Num 3:32; 1Ch 9:1; 2Ch 19:11, 2Ch 31:13; Act 5:24